Private foundation · EIN 43-1094755 · Ballwin, Missouri · Housing

East Missouri Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $691K total, median $15K. 98% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$691K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MO
98%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Circle of Concern Food PantryValley Park, MOBasic needs of low income seniors$25K
Eye ThriveMaryland Heights, MOTo further organization's objectives.$25K
Jewish Family & Children's ServicesSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$25K
Cardinal Ritter Senior ServicesSt Louis, MOProviding quality care for senior adults$20K
Food OutreachSt Louis, MONutrition for women/children with hiv/ca$20K
Mission - St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$20K
Northside Youth & Senior Service CenterSt Louis, MOHome meal delivery$20K
Operation Food SearchSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$20K
Rebuilding Together St LouisWebster Groves, MOHouse repairs for the elderly and disabled$20K
Room at the InnBridgeton, MOEmergency shelter for women/families$20K
Salvation Army - Midland DivisionSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$20K
St Louis Crisis NurserySt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$20K
The Covering HouseSt Louis, MOProvide housing for women of sex trafficking.$20K
United Services for ChildrenSt Peters, MOTo further organization's objectives.$20K
American Red Cross of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
Arnold Food PantryArnold, MOProvide hunger relief for those in need in the community.$15K
Bethesda Health GroupSt Louis, MOTechnology to monitor senior health.$15K
Child Center - MarygroveFlorissant, MOProvide a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children who have experienced trauma.$15K
Covenant House MissouriSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
Home Sweet HomeSt Louis, MOImprove quality of life providing basic furnishing.$15K
Memory Care Home SolutionsSt Louis, MOExtend and improve quality time at home for families caring for loved ones with memory loss.$15K
St Louis Area Food BankBridgeton, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
St Louis Society for the Blind & Visually ImpairedSt Louis, MOHome assessments to reduce falls.$15K
St Patrick CenterSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
The Women's Safe HouseSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
Variety the Children's Charity of StlSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$15K
Wesley House AssociationSt Louis, MOProvide leadership and services to the community.$15K
American Parkinson Disease Association - Mo ChapterChesterfield, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern MoSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Boy Scouts of America 312 - Greater St Louis Area ScoutingSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Catholic Charities of St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Chads Coalition for Mental HealthSt Louis, MOSave young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.$10K
Delta Gamma Center for Children W Visual ImpairmentRichmond Heights, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Evangelical Children's HomeSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Loaves & Fishes for St Louis IncMaryland Heights, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Lutheran Senior Services (evertrue)St Louis, MOProject wellness$10K
Paraquad IncSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital FoundationMaryland Heights, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
St Louis CounselingFenton, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Sts Joachim and Ann Care ServiceSt Charles, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
The Core Collective at Saint VincentSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
United Way of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Urban League of Metropolitan St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$10K
Depaul USA IncChicago, ILHomeless services$8,000
The Haven of GraceSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$8,000
Good Shepherd Children & Family ServicesSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$5,000
Pony Bird IncMapaville, MOSupport individuals with severe intellectual and physical disabilities.$5,000
Provident IncSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$5,000
St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$5,000
United Cerebral Palsy HeartlandSt Louis, MOTo further organization's objectives.$5,000

By state: Missouri 49 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

East Missouri Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ballwin, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does East Missouri Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does East Missouri Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $691K across 50 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does East Missouri Foundation give?

Missouri (49 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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